Investigate the primary factors influencing expenditure in the building products sector.
2.5% growth projected for 2025, revised down from 3.4% due to macroeconomic headwinds
Consumer- +1.3% | Pro- +4.6% — professionals continue to lead growth
Core CPI- 3.1% | General CPI- 2.7% — inflation and tariffs are squeezing pricing
Housing starts down 5.3% in Q2 2025, lowest in five years
Top growth categories- Lawn & garden, nursery stock, tools, plumbing, and hardware
